11/06/2026
A Historic Milestone for Help Minimize Epilepsy in Liberia-HMEL
Help Minimize Epilepsy in Liberia- proudly celebrates a landmark achievement with our official acceptance as a Full Member of the International Bureau of Epilepsy- and our designation as the official IBE Liberia Chapter.
This global recognition is not only a victory for HMEL but also for every Liberian living with epilepsy, their families, and all who have tirelessly advocated for dignity, inclusion, and equal opportunities. It affirms our commitment to raising awareness, fighting stigma, improving access to care, and ensuring that epilepsy is recognized as a medical condition, not witchcraft or a curse.
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the International Bureau of Epilepsy- for this honor and trust.
We also sincerely appreciate our dedicated Board of Directors, led by Dr. Joseph Saye Quoi , our Diaspora Chairperson, Pauline Wonzon Land Ladyp Neinbaageh, our Liberia Chairperson, Antonette Lapue Johnson , and our Founder and Executive Director Edmund C Gbarwee , the Nimba County Health Team Mental Health Department, The Yarwin Mehnsonnoh Health District, Tappita Health District, The Ministry of Health, Republic of Liberia Mental Health Unit one and all whose vision and unwavering leadership have guided to this historic milestone.
Our deepest appreciation goes to every volunteer, campaigner, stakeholder, donor, partner, contributor, healthcare worker, media partner, and supporter whose selfless service has strengthened our mission.
We equally recognize our local leaders across Liberia, traditional, religious, community, youth, and women leaders, for standing with us and helping to bring hope to countless families.
Above all, we honor people living with epilepsy and those with lived experiences who have endured years of stigma, discrimination, and false accusations of witchcraft.
Your resilience is the foundation of our advocacy, and your voices continue to inspire our work.
While we celebrate this achievement, we recognize that the gap in understanding and supporting epilepsy in Liberia remains significant.
Too many people still face misinformation, exclusion, and limited access to treatment and support.
Our new role as the IBE Liberia Chapter gives us greater opportunities to collaborate globally, strengthen advocacy, build partnerships, and improve the lives and well-being of people living with epilepsy throughout Liberia.
As our onboarding process into the IBE family begins, we call on every supporter to remain committed to this cause. Let us continue to pray, work, advocate, educate, and push even harder until every person living with epilepsy can live with dignity, respect, and equal opportunity.
Together, we have reached a new milestone. Together, we will achieve even greater impact.
"THERE IS STILL HOPE"
International Epilepsy Day
Epilepsy Foundation of America
Network For Bridging Social Gap For Young Women Corp
UNDP Liberia
ECO 91.5FM
Jeremiah Kpan Koung Sr.
Papay S Kamara
Susu Sophia El Ali
Mellish Gbor
CURE Epilepsy
Gonkarnue Lawrence Tuopleyee
Philemon Gbarwee
Saga Joe Bartuah
Emmanuel Horace
Patience Dahn
Peter Barkoun
Nimba D-9 TV
Radio Voice of Yarwin Mehnsonnoh 99.1FM MHz
The One Nimba House Media Inc
Edmund Choo-Chouboy Gbarwee Public Health Practitioner & Entrepreneur
Major Liberia News TV
